Practitioner - Student Support Services

3 weeks ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia Department of Education Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Practitioner - Student Support Services role at the Department of Education.

Fixed term full-time role until 17-July-2026.

About The Department

The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services, policy leadership, and cross-sector collaboration. It supports early childhood and school education systems, and directly provides school education and 50 new early learning centres.

About The Division

Schools and Regional Services (SRS) offers central, regional, and local expertise to enhance learning and development outcomes. It comprises 17 areas within 4 regions, backed by central office divisions, collaborating to deliver improved outcomes for early childhood services, schools, communities, and learners. SRS regions connect central office, schools, and service providers to support local interventions and drive Education State targets. The 17 areas provide insights into local trends to inform policy and programs. This role is located in the Student Support Services (SSS) Branch, Barwon Area, South Western Victoria Region, SRS. The SSS Branch is a multi-disciplinary team including psychologists, occupational therapists, behaviour analysts, speech pathologists and social workers.

About The Role

Working in SSS is meaningful and collaborative. You will use professional skills to provide specialised support at the individual, group, school, and area level, in partnership with other SSS team members to improve teaching, learning and wellbeing strategies for students needing support. Key tasks include assessment, consultation, support, and program advice; strong communication, report-writing, networking, and liaison with education communities; and the ability to work autonomously. If you are passionate about child and adolescent development, trauma-informed practices, complex presentations, and consulting with educational staff on behavioural and environmental adjustments to support learning engagement, this role in the SSS is for you.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience
  • Psychologist: Graduate or post-graduate qualification in psychology; full registration with AHPRA.
  • Occupational Therapist: Graduate or post-graduate qualification in Occupational Therapy; registration with AHPRA.
  • Social Worker: Graduate or post-graduate degree in social work or equivalent; eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
  • Speech Pathologist: Graduate or post-graduate degree in speech pathology; eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.

Applications can be considered only if the Key Selection Criteria are addressed. Candidates must possess a current Australian Driver's Licence and Working with Children Check.

Further Information

For more details, refer to the attached position description. The department values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For adjustments or accessibility needs, contact the nominated person. Information about the Department's operations and employment conditions is available at education.vic.gov.au.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Jayne Worthington via jayne.worthington@education.vic.gov.au or 0459 843 358.

Applications close 11:59pm on 22-Sep-2025.

Other Details
  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Contract
  • Job function: Health Care Provider
  • Industries: Education Administration Programs

Applicants requiring adjustments can request accessible formats. For more information about the Department's work and employment conditions, visit the Department website.


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